Payroll and HR Onboarding Assistant

Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited

Payroll and HR Onboarding Assistant

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Starting salary £26,000

Our client is a growing, modern legal practice which delivers customised solutions and dedicated service. They have six offices in the United Kingdom and representation across the globe. The firm offers a range of services in both corporate and private matters. They pride themselves on being a local firm with an international reach.

The Role

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and delivering a smooth onboarding and HR experience for new employees. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, a high level of confidentiality, and a passion for supporting people processes in a growing and demanding environment.

About You:

• Previous experience in payroll (minimum one year).
• Previous experience in HR administration (desirable).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HR / Payroll systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

What Our Client Offers:

• Starting salary: £26,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Leave

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Support:

• Processing and updating staff database.
• Preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
• Maintaining and updating employee payroll records.
• Liaise with team leaders to ensure accurate staff information, salary payments, deductions, and benefits.
• Respond to employee queries related to payroll and payslips.
• Submitting monthly pension.
• Pension re-enrolment.

HR and Onboarding Coordination:

• General HR Support to the Operations Manager.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks including right-to-work documentation and references.
• Accuracy of staff (new and existing) information.
• Prepare and issue offer letters and employment contracts.
• Ordering IT equipment and ensuring ready for new / existing staff.
• Schedule induction sessions with team leaders and ensure new hires are welcomed and supported.
• Maintain onboarding trackers and ensure all documentation is completed and filed.
• Act as a point of contact for new starters during their onboarding journey.
• HR point of contact for initial enquires.

General Administration:

• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.
• Support with reporting and audits related to payroll, onboarding and exiting.
• Assist with continuous improvement of payroll and onboarding processes
• General admin support to operations manager.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV and our client will be in touch.